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Back for our third instalment, First Press heads to the Abyss Brewery in Lewes for a bigger and even better day, with all the vinyl you’ve come to expect, alongside some new additions including unique artwork, vinyl cleaning services and live music after our all vinyl DJs live on Slack City Radio. All with incredible Abyss Beers and Carlito Burritos with more info to come.
Strap in…
What can you expect?
Record Sellers
***David Loja***
David Loja is back with his incredible selection of worldly delights, with his criminally underpriced bargain box as well as premium cuts from around the globe with a focus on European funk and African beats.
***Music Mania***
Music Mania is a traditional record shop that stocks anything from Debussy to Depeche Mode and all that lies between; stock is constantly refreshed and you’ll be met with a friendly face when you pop in for that vinyl grail that has eluded you thus far. All of their stock is competitively priced to ensure that stock changes regularly to keep you coming back.
***Mrs Canuticacqs Emporium***
Host of the wonderful Komedia Record Fair taking place monthly and owner of Mrs Canuticacqs Emporium Josh Dean joins us on the road – expect an eclectic collection of vintage vinyl from one of our most experienced dealers.
Record Labels
***Hive Mind***
Hive Mind is a vinyl led record label bringing you vintage and contemporary sounds from around the globe. Hive Mind follow the teachings of Sun Ra – “Music is a plane of wisdom, because music is a universal language, it is a language of honor, it is a noble precept, a gift of the Airy Kingdom, music is air, a universal existence … common to all the living.”
***Freshly Squeezed***
The label behind the award-winning compilation series, night club and live event White Mink. With music from an array of artists ever growing roster including Swingrowers, Swing Republic, JFB, Jem Stone, Little Violet, Atom Smith . Since it’s conception in 2005, Freshly Squeezed has led the way in releasing music that fuses vintage influences with contemporary beats.
***Record Cleaning Service***
Do you need to give some of your existing collection a once over? You are in luck with our exclusive record cleaning and flattening service – if you have any deep cuts that need a deep clean then bring them along and our expert cleaners will be able to help you out!
Unique Art
***Gerry’s House***
With a collection of handmade embroidered banners, patches and bandanas, Gerry’s House join us for the afternoon providing while you wait custom chain stitch embroidery and ready made lyric banners and music memorabilia
***Thirteen Scorpios***
Record collector and artist Natalie Reilly aka Thirteen Scorpios will be setting up with us for the afternoon with her trippy prints, cards and craft gifts. We’re very excited to have a dig through what will be a beautiful selection.
MORE TO COME!
DJs
We’ve got all vinyl DJ’s running from 12-4pm all broadcast live on the mighty Slack City – here’s what to expect:
Grow.fins 12-1pm
Hive Mind Tape Set 1-2pm
David Loja 2-3pm
First Press 3-4pm
Bands
After the fair wraps up we have live music for the first time at First Press with three of Brighton’s finest joining us – details on the way…
After Party
Abyss DJs will be taking to the sound system and keeping the vibe going all night long
Food & Drink
***Abyss Brewing***
Our hosts for the day – ABYSS is a forward thinking Micro brewery born in the cellar of The Pelham Arms, Lewes, in 2016. From dark to light we brew modern beers with BIG personalities. Expect some incredible brews
***Carlito Burrito***
Carlito and the team will be on site with incredible Mexican good. Not only serving outstanding Mexican food, they work really hard trying to deliver a unique experience. Their food trucks are like mobile art installations, unique and eye catching, their unique rare “Cumbia Grooves”, religious paraphernalia and Mexican folk décor.
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